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American Legion Post 677 in Lithopolis, Ohio, is a proud community hub dedicated to

serving veterans, their families, and the surrounding area. With a mission rooted in patriotism and camaraderie, Post 677 offers a welcoming space where veterans can connect. American Legion Post 677 Walker Hecox Hickle is a proud sponsor of the Lithopolis Memorial Day festivities, as well as the Lithopolis Honeyfest!

Community Happenings

In preparation for Memorial Day,

The Wagnalls Memorial Library will be closed Saturday, May 23rd.

Be sure to join us on Monday, May 25th from 9am-2pm for many Memorial Day festivities in Lithopolis and at Wagnalls!

Memorial Day Festivities in Lithopolis! Monday, May 25

Hosted by the Bloom Township Fire Department, the Village of Lithopolis, The Wagnalls Memorial, and Walker-Hecox-Hickle American Legion Post 677.

10 am - Community Parade with Memorial Service to follow at the Lithopolis Cemetery.

In Wilson Park and Village

11 am to 4 pm - C-Town Cruisers Car Show, live music, and food trucks.

At the Bloom Township Fire Department

11 am to 2 pm - Open House and BBQ at fire house, Buckeye Pedal Pullers kiddie tractor pulls.

At The Wagnalls Memorial

11 am to 2 pm - live music by Gary Bertsch, Veterans Art show, Scouts cookout, BrainFreeze Tropical Sno & Whips, plant sale, used book sale, games, and more!

Around the Library

Admission is free, donations appreciated.

Top Gun (PG)

May 7th at 6:00pm

The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman.

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Little Women (PG)

May 9th at 11:00am

In 19th century Massachusetts, the March sisters--Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy--on the threshold of womanhood, go through many ups and downs in life and endeavor to make important decisions about their futures. This 2019 version is the seventh film adaptation of the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott.

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The Wizard of Oz (G)

May 11th at 2:00pm

Based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.

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Solar Energy 101 with Solar United Neighbors

Monday, May 4th at 6pm

in the Loft

Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business! We’ll take you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your

area. Solar United Neighbors is a vendor-neutral non-profit organization. This solar information session seeks to help people go solar with unbiased information and expert advice.

Sign Ups for Teens and Adults starts May 19th. Pick up a calendar at the front desk and look forward to all the activities. Some events require registration.

Kick off your summer reading fun with an interactive screening of Jurassic Park (PG-13)!

Popcorn and props provided

June 2nd at 3pm in

The Wagnalls Memorial Theater

An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger.

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Children's Corner

Get excited for our Summer Reading Program! With over 30 activities and events, this is sure to be your summer boredom buster. Pick up a calendar at the Children's desk and start signing up May 18th!

Teen Volunteers Needed

We are looking for 13-18 year-olds to help with our Summer Reading Program (June 1st-July 22nd) and various other opportunities within our Children's Library! We Need Help With:

Preparing crafts for kids
Assisting librarians with kids' activities
Assisting with organization of Creative Play Space
School year opportunities too!

Earn service hours! We can work with your summer schedule!

Mon-Thurs and Saturdays

For more information, please email Amy

or call 614-837-4765 Ext. 116.

Kick off your summer reading fun with an interactive screening of Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs!

Open to all Ages

June 2nd at 10am in

The Wagnalls Memorial Theater

Movie Synopsis: When Sid's attempt to adopt three dinosaur eggs gets him abducted by their real mother to an underground lost world, his friends attempt to rescue him!

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History & Heritage

Genealogy Lunchtime Learning Lab

May 13th, 11am-12pm

Digitizing, Preserving & Storing Old Family Photos

Come learn about how to take care of the old photographs that you may have from days gone by and how digitizing these photos enables you to share them with your family and preserve them for generations to come.

The Arts at Wagnalls

Coming Soon in the Lithopolis Community Arts Center

Veterans' Art Show

May 14th - July 16th, 2026

Artists' Reception: Memorial Day

Monday, May 25th

12:00-2:00pm

The Lithopolis Community Arts Center @ Wagnalls is open Thursdays from 10 am - 8 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 2 pm.

What do you remember?

September 11, 2026, is the 25th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11.

In recognition of this, Wagnalls wants to hear your story. The Lithopolis Community Arts Center Museum Gallery will host an exhibition August 12 - December 12 titled “We Remember.” We would like to showcase our

communities' memories about the events of that time. Please email Trisha if you have a story to share or an item or artwork to loan for the exhibition. This exhibition will correspond to the Wagnalls Community Theater production of Come from Away, a musical based on the true story of Gander, Newfoundland and a small towns response to over 7,000 passengers grounded because of the attacks.

Acrylic Painting Class with Deb Waites

Saturday June 20, 2026

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wagnalls Memorial Community Building

Unleash your creativity! Take your pick of one of these adorable Gnomes! You will create a fun patriotic 8x10 wrapped canvas painting. Both are all decked out for the 4th of July and our nation’s 250th birthday! The hardest part will be deciding which one you

want to create! This class is perfect for both beginners and advanced painters. All materials will be provided. $30 per painter. Adults only. Class size is limited. Registration deadline is Friday June 12th. Contact Deb Waites with questions.

Book Club Hub

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Book Club

2nd Thursday of the month

May 14th, 2026 at 7-8pm
With a Vengeance by Riley Sager
Pick up a copy near the front desk!
Contact Jenny for more information.

Afternoon Book Club

3rd Wednesday of the month

May 20th, 2026 at 1-2pm
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Pick up a copy near the front desk!
Contact Carol for more information.

Rapacious Readers Book Club

4th Thursday of the month

May 28th, 2026 at 7-8pm
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King
Pick up a copy near the front desk!
Contact Mary for more information.

Family Book Club

Mossy by Jan Brett
Pick up a copy and the activities guide in the Children's section!

Thanks to a generous donation by the Friends of the Wagnalls Library, we have a subscription to virtual author visits. The collection includes many of your favorite authors! New virtual visits are scheduled each month, but you can also watch previously recorded talks. The collection includes both fiction and non-fiction reads alike.

Check it out!

Upcoming Online

Author Talks

Click the picture links to be taken to that specific talk!

The Wagnalls Memorial Library

2026-Monthly Newsletter

May 2026